Indigenous Alaskan tribe reveals wintry next-gen platformer Never Alone

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Upper One Games, a studio comprised of native Alaskans, has revealed its upcoming PS4, Xbox One and PC game Never Alone.
Due this autumn, Never Alone (aka "Kisima Ingitchuna" in Iñupiaq, a language spoken by indigenous Alaskans) follows the exploits of a young Iñupiaq girl named Nuna and her arctic fox. The story, setting, imagery and themes will draw from Iñupiaq and other native Alaskan cultures, while the actual gameplay allows players to take control of both Nuna and the fox either in single-player or co-op. When playing the former, players will be able to switch between the two roles at any time.
Upper One Games is an initiative launched by Cook Inlet Tribal Council (CITC) in Anchorage, Alaska while the game is being published by the New York-based E-Line Media. "The goal of the partnership is to create unique and innovate game experiences that explore and extend global cultures in fresh, vibrant ways by weaving timeless living stories into dynamic and fun games," the publisher said in it's Never Alone announcement.
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